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Kopaz
TRACK LISTING
1. Port
2. Friend Of Gwen
3. Thirtytwo
4. Bionic Arm
5. End The Heroics
6. Everpresent Threat
7. Put The Past Behind You
8. Lithgow
9. Pick Your Battles
10. Mahoning/Seedy
11. Kismet
DESCRIPTION
The Kopaz story begins in 2000 when guitarist Sean Gardner (also of Denovo) answered a flier posted near Ohio State University. At the time, Brian Hake, Kevin Davison and Nathan Keister had been playing and writing as a three-piece, but they were seeking that additional element to expand their sound. It took only one rehearsal with Sean for sparks to fly. The chemistry was immediate. Invigorated, the band rehearsed frequently -- motivated to create interesting, dynamic music together. One song quickly became another and soon Kopaz was off and running; determined to conquer.
Starboard Rail was self-released in 2001 to rave reviews. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the 8-song record is filled with contagious songs that showcase the undeniable talent and eclectic tastes
of the band. This album, as well as an astonishing, high-energy live show, launched the band to the forefront of the Ohio rock scene. Before long, songs from Starboard Rail like "Pacific Deadend" and
"Pressure Suit" were sing-alongs at gigs and attendance grew in astounding numbers. People were talking and still are.
This year Kopaz released Future Radiant Shine. Over a year in the making, the
highly-anticipated second release from Kopaz is a stunning collection of songs
carved from the dense clay of Ohio heartache. Recorded with the gifted Jon Fintel at Relay Recording, the album began as rough demos for label A&R who became very interested in the band in 2002. The strength of these initial recordings energized both band and engineer to continue the journey and make Future Radiant Shine a reality. Ambitious riffs, lilting cello and violin orchestration, soaring, intertwining vocals and thundering, skillful drumming glisten and inspire from beginning to end. From the tight urgency of “Friend of Gwen” and anthemic rock of “Pick Your Battles” to the elegant soundscape of “Put the Past Behind You,” Kopaz run the gamut on Future Radiant Shine and pull it off in a style all their own.
Brian Hake- vocals, guitar
Kevin Davison- bass, synths, vocals
Nathan Keister- drums, percussion, glockenspiel
Sean Gardner- guitar, vocals
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